Central Texas College Career Services

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🎓 Career Services — Central Campus, Killeen, Texas
Ready to launch your career or level up your job search? We’re here to help!
📍 Location: Roy J. Smith Building (Student Lounge), Room 132
📞 Phone: 254-526-1106
📧 Email: [email protected]
🕒 Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
💼 What We Offer
✅ Resume Help!
✅ Job Interview Success Tips!
✅ Professional Clothes Closet! (Dress for success — we've got you covered!)

📣 Job Alert!
Looking for a new opportunity in our local schools? Check out these great openings!
✅ Killeen ISD is hiring now!
✅ Copperas Cove ISD has open positions!
They’re looking for dedicated individuals in food service and auxiliary roles — perfect for those who want to support students and staff behind the scenes!
🎓 Early Childhood Development & Education majors — take a look at the Instructional Assistant openings! Great way to gain experience and make a difference!
💼 Also hiring for part-time positions — flexible hours and a chance to serve your community!
Apply today and help shape the future of our schools!

Resume Essentials Checklist
🧾 Basic Information
• Full Name
• Phone Number
• Professional Email Address
• LinkedIn Profile or Portfolio Website (if applicable)
• Location (City, State) — no need for full address
🎯 Resume Summary or Objective
• Summary: Brief overview of your experience and skills (for experienced professionals)
• Objective: Career goals and what you’re seeking (for entry-level or career changers)
💼 Work Experience
• Job Title
• Company Name
• Location
• Dates of Employment
• Bullet Points of Responsibilities and Achievements
• Use action verbs (e.g., “Led,” “Developed,” “Managed”)
• Quantify results when possible (e.g., “Increased sales by 20%”)
🎓 Education
• Degree and Major
• School Name
• Graduation Date (or expected date)
• Honors or GPA (if recent and impressive)
🛠️ Skills
• Hard Skills: Technical proficiencies (e.g., Excel, Python, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Soft Skills: Communication, leadership, problem-solving
• Industry-Specific Skills: Relevant to your field
🏆 Certifications & Awards
• Relevant Certifications (e.g., PMP, CPR, Google Analytics)
• Professional Awards or Recognition
📁 Projects (Optional but powerful)
• Title and Description
• Tools/Technologies Used
• Outcome or Impact
🌐 Volunteer Experience (Optional)
• Role
• Organization
• Dates
• Key Contributions
🧩 Extras (Optional but strategic)
• Languages Spoken
• Professional Affiliations
• Publications or Speaking Engagements

🌟 Motivation Monday 🌟
Success doesn’t always come from a big leap—it often starts with a single step. Whether you're updating your resume, applying for that job, or just showing up today, you're moving forward.
💼 Progress is progress. Keep going!
Motivation Monday! Career Ready! Small Steps Big Wins!
🗣️ “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
— Arthur Ashe, Grand Slam Champion & Civil Rights Advocate

📣 Attention ALL EAGLES and Community Members!
Our office has temporarily relocated! You can now find us in the:
🏢 Roy J. Smith Building
📍 Room 132, inside the Student Lounge Area
We’re still here to support you—just in a new spot for now. Stop by and say hello!